PlayStation Plus games for December drop LEGO Horizon, Killing Floor 3, and what reviewers call an outstanding free platformer you must claim before they’re gone

PlayStation Plus games for December drop LEGO Horizon Adventures, Killing Floor 3, and stunning new titles for PS5 and PS4. All five December monthly games became available on December 2, 2025, and stay in the collection until January 5, 2026. Subscribers can claim these five standout titles right now.

PlayStation Plus December Monthly Games Complete Lineup

Sony announced the full December 2025 PlayStation Plus Essential lineup on November 26, and gamers reacted enthusiastically to the five-game selection. LEGO Horizon Adventures leads the charge as a creative reimagining of the acclaimed Horizon universe, transforming Aloy’s adventure into colorful, collectible brick gameplay. The game launches exclusively on PS5.

Killing Floor 3 brings competitive demon-slaying action on PS5, supporting up to six online players in cooperative matches. The intense first-person shooter emphasizes teamwork and fast-paced gunplay against increasingly challenging waves of grotesque enemies.

The Outlast Trials offers sanity-crushing psychological horror on both PS4 and PS5. This title combines survival mechanics with first-person terror in scientifically horrifying scenarios designed for brave players seeking pure adrenaline.

Game Title	Platform	Genre
LEGO Horizon Adventures	PS5	Action-Adventure
Killing Floor 3	PS5	Co-op Shooter
The Outlast Trials	PS4, PS5	Survival Horror
Synduality: Echo of Ada	PS5	Action RPG
Neon White	PS4, PS5	Platformer/FPS

What Makes This December’s PS Plus Lineup Special

The December 2025 selection offers remarkable variety across genres and gameplay styles. LEGO Horizon Adventures serves as an accessible entry point to the Horizon franchise, transforming the technical post-apocalyptic world into colorful brick-based exploration. Players who loved the original games now experience the narrative reimagined for younger audiences and casual fans.

Neon White and Synduality: Echo of Ada round out the roster with compelling experiences. Critics praised Neon White as an outstanding free platformer combining first-person shooting mechanics with timed races against competitors. Synduality: Echo of Ada delivers action-RPG depth with multiplayer support supporting up to twelve online players.

How to Claim Your December PlayStation Plus Games

All five titles became claimable starting December 2, 2025 through the PlayStation Store. Active PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers gain immediate access without additional cost. Simply navigate to the PS Plus Games section and select each title to add to your library.

Games remain available to claim until January 5, 2026, providing subscribers with a full month to secure their titles. Once claimed, games stay in your collection as long as your subscription remains active. Losing subscription access removes game availability temporarily, but reclaiming your membership immediately restores access.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium December Additions

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members received additional titles on December 16, 2025. Three major headliners joined the catalog: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Skate Story. These games supplement the five Essential titles already claimed at the month’s beginning.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage launches on both PS5 and PS4, returning stealth mechanics to the franchise’s roots. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty brings challenging action-RPG combat to subscribers seeking soulslike experiences and complex fighting systems across both platforms.

What Games Are Leaving PlayStation Plus in December 2025?

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members lost select titles on December 16, 2025. Battlefield 2042, Firefighting Simulator: The Squad, Forspoken, and GTA III: Definitive Edition turned unavailable for subscribers. Check your library immediately if these games interest you, as other classics may rotate out in coming months.

This rotating catalog system ensures fresh content regularly while occasionally removing older titles. Sony maintains a massive library of hundreds of games across all three subscription tiers, guaranteeing discovery opportunities year-round for diverse gaming tastes.

Sources

• PlayStation Blog – Official monthly game announcements and subscriber details
• IGN – PlayStation Plus lineup confirmations and gaming coverage
• Game Spot – Extra and Premium catalog updates for December